Shots fired at Halesowen block of flats - sparking investigation and cordon up

An investigation is underway after shots were fired at a block of flats in Halesowen on Monday night.

Published Apr 15

Last updated Apr 15

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A police cordon has been set up around Bredon Court in Andrew Road following the incident that happened at around 11.15pm.

Damage was caused to a vehicle but thankfully no one was injured.

Officers are carrying out enquiries in the area today to determine a suspect and have increased patrols in the area.

Shots were fired at Bredon Court, damaging two vehicles and leaving bullet holes in the walls.

The road is closed around the Andrew Road Car Park.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We're investigating after gun shots were fired in Bredon Court, Halesowen, at around 11.15pm yesterday (14 April).

"Damage was caused to a vehicle but no-one was injured.

"We're carrying out enquiries in the area - including reviewing CCTV possibilities - as we seek to establish exactly what happened and who was responsible.

"We've increased patrols in the area to provide extra reassurance.

A car believed to have been driven by the suspect is said to have damaged a parked car.

"Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quoting 20/208112/25."

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of a shooting on Bredon Court in Halesowen at 11.23pm and sent an ambulance, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene. Following a search of the property alongside police colleagues, no patients requiring medical treatment were found and we were stood down."